On Monday night a proud and excited Greg Florimo was on hand to officially welcome the North Sydney Harold Mathews and S. G. Ball junior rep teams to the 2006 season.

Greg spoke of the great efforts that have gone in to get to this point and congratulated them for being selected in the world’s toughest junior competition. “We want you to take the opportunity and play every game to the hilt for yourself and for the Club. That’s what we’d like to see from you. I wish to see everyone of you some day play in the NRL, some of you hopefully in the Red & Black.”

Harold Mathews Coach Kevin Nichols then spoke of showing pride in playing for the bears and wearing the Red & Black before inviting each of his Harold Matts team members up to the dais to be presented with official training uniforms.

S. G. Ball Coach Michael Pobjie talked of his previous experience and how keen he is to make a success of the season. He then proudly introduced his players who were presented with they’re training kits.

Both teams will begin the season on Saturday 25th February at Cabramatta Sports Ground against the Parramatta Eels. Harold Matthews begin at 1:30pm while the S. G. Ball will start at 3:00pm. Also on Saturday evening the Premier League and Jersey Flegg sides trial against the Bulldogs from 5:00pm.

Congratulations and good luck to all players on the North Sydney Harold Mathews and S. G. Ball junior representational teams in 2006. Click HERE for the official team lists. See more photos from the season launch HERE.

Team Lists for this Weekend

S. G. Ball (U18s)

1. Kimon Tellidis

2. Siosi Liumaunu

3. Daniel Casa

4. Jamie Tonga

5. Ryan Oldfield

6. Luke Cox

7. Liam Foran

8. James Hollis-Tuilau

9. Mitch Williams

10. John Faletau

11. Judan Wikeepa

12. Issac Vasagoti

13. Brock Harmer

14. Trent Cridland

15. Siosi Ngu

16. [not used]

17. Samuel Talanoa

18. Nathan Searle

19. Pat Mataele

20. Autama Iese

21. Dennis Fuller

22. Hyrah Watta

23. Robbie Crofts

24. Tim McDonald

25. Jake Foster

Harold Matthews (U16s)